CBS’ ‘Ghosts’ is a pale shadow of anything original, funny
First episode impressions (TV review): “Ghosts” encapsulates everything that’s uninspired about the modern sitcom genre, especially on network TV.
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CBS’ ‘Ghosts’ is a pale shadow of anything original, funny
‘Alice’ (1990) luxuriates in the lifestyle it criticizes
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Mia Farrow is outshone by the supporting cast, but “Alice” is wonderful to look at under Carlo di Palma’s lens.
‘To Rome with Love’ (2012) a funny batch of goofy skits
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): This is more like a day of vacation with Woody as a storyteller than it is a film. Hey, you could do worse.
‘Brass Teapot’ (2012) an anti-charming indie fable
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Juno Temple and Michael Angorano are as likable as they can be amid the muddled messaging of this would-be wacky indie.
Bledel tries to go against type in ‘Violet & Daisy’ (2011)
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): Alexis Bledel starts off playing against type as stone-cold assassin Violet, but the film softens around her.
Allen sticks around London for a sugar-free ‘Scoop’ (2006)
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): The previous year’s “Match Point” was so good that Allen can be forgiven a few middling trifles. “Scoop” is one of them.
‘Sisterhood of the Traveling Pants 2’ (2008) a lush sequel
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): The storylines are thin, but it’s nice to see these four talented actresses together again for a summer of adventures.
‘Irrational Man’ (2015) held back by the ‘rational’ world
Woody Wednesday (Movie review): Stone’s second Allen film is again only a middling entry, although it offers insights about relative morality.
‘I’m Reed Fish’ (2006) is tasty small fry from great cast
Throwback Thursday (Movie review): A strangely stellar cast brings to life the quirky small-town semi-autobiography of one-and-done screenwriter Reed Fish.
‘Only Murders in the Building’ combines crime, cuteness
First episode impressions (TV review): For a dark comedy, this murder serial is warm-hearted. The subtle humor is a delight, and the mystery is compelling.